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Arrive
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Day 1 Arrival in Bangkok
Upon arrival in Bangkok, you will be met by airport assistance staff who will escort you through the VIP immigration lane and assist with collecting your luggage. You will then be taken through to meet your guide who will be waiting in the arrivals hall before being privately driven through the city to your hotel.
Overnight: Riva Surya
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Day 2 Discover Bangkok
This morning, meet your private guide in the lobby and set off for your fast-paced introduction to some of Bangkok's most impressive highlights. Using a variety of local transport such as skytrains, tuk-tuks and canal boats, your guide will show you the city’s spectacular landmarks, including the Golden Mount at Wat Saket, Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha, and bustling Charoen Krung Street. Return to your hotel for lunch and an afternoon at leisure.
The best way to get under the skin of Bangkok's after-dark street food scene is aboard a tuk-tuk, whizzing through the vibrant streets with an expert guide who knows exactly where the locals eat. Sample a variety of dishes, from the city's best Pad Thai to tender pork satay and spicy papaya salads. Your guide will explain the different cooking techniques and show off the ingredients that make these dishes so delicious. Cap off your culinary adventure with a trip to the colourful Pak Khlong Talat flower market, driving past some of the city's top landmarks along the way including the shimmering stupas of the grand Buddhist temple of Wat Pho.
Overnight: Riva Surya
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Day 3 Bangkok riverside cycling
This morning, head out on a cycling adventure through the city, exploring the maze of small streets and hidden alleyways. Make your way upriver through the European heritage neighbourhood and old markets to Rattanakosin Island, skirting the Grand Palace and Wat Pho as you go. Hop on a cross-river ferry and visit a historic community on the Thonburi side of the city, which was the capital of Siam prior to Bangkok. Here, you’ll explore an old artisan community and a less-visited royal temple with fabulous murals before dropping you back at your hotel before lunch. The afternoon is at leisure to explore the city independently or relax at your hotel.
Overnight: Riva Surya
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Day 4 Journey to Khao Yai
This morning head north out of Bangkok for the three-hour journey through stunning countryside to Khao Yai. Set amid the region’s forested landscapes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thailand, the stylish InterContinental Khao Yai is designed by acclaimed architect and designer Bill Bensley. Drawing inspiration from the golden age of railway travel, the hotel features vintage train carriage rooms, suites and private villas filled with bespoke details, antique-style furnishings and railway memorabilia.
Overnight: InterContinental Khao Yai Resort
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Days 5 - 6 Discover Khao Yai
Spend the coming days exploring one of the country’s most celebrated natural areas. You will discover forest trails, observe the region’s diverse wildlife and visit carefully selected viewpoints that reveal the character of the surrounding terrain. Enjoy time walking through the national park’s verdant landscapes, with opportunities to encounter native flora and fauna. Soak in the peace and serenity of Thep Phitak Punnaram Temple, with its giant Buddha overlooking the surrounding countryside. Take to two wheels and cycle through rolling terrain, stopping at the region’s vineyards and exotic fresh fruit farms.
As evening falls, dine at Poirot, an elegant culinary experience that takes you back to the golden age of first-class train travel, offering refined European cuisine with sunset views over Swan Lake.
Overnight: InterContinental Khao Yai Resort
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Day 7 Koh Lanta
Today, return to Bangkok Airport and take the short domestic flight to Krabi. From here, you will be met and transferred to Hua Hin Jetty for your speedboat transfer to the idyllic shores of Pimalai Resort & Spa.
Overnight: Pimalai Resort & Spa
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Days 8 - 11 Koh Lanta at leisure
Spend the coming days at leisure, relishing Pimalai Resort & Spa’s excellent facilities. Days at Pimalai can be filled with explorations of the beautiful island of Koh Lanta and as much exertion or relaxation as you choose. The Beach Hut is well equipped with kayaks, surfboards, bodyboards and paddleboards for those wishing to dip into the turquoise waters. Diving and snorkelling are also on offer, and a full complement of sports facilities includes tennis and badminton courts, a pétanque ground, running track, yoga and Muay Thai classes. The spa at Pimalai is a haven for relaxation but also offers a more interactive experience for true wellness enthusiasts. Partake in spa classes and enjoy professional instruction in Thai massage, herbal pouch making, and the art of a neck and shoulder massage.
Overnight: Pimalai Resort & Spa
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Day 12 Depart
Today it will be time to say farewell to The Land of Smiles as you are transferred to Krabi Airport to begin your journey home.
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Depart
